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One of my major competitors was Harold Smith. Smith beat me in 1977. I was loafing during that competition.
Edwin Moses

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Author Profession: Athlete
Nationality: American
Born: August 31, 1955

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I always got my work done before playing.
Edwin Moses

I was always more of an academic than a jock.
Edwin Moses

Stretching was a major part of my preparation.
Edwin Moses

Lots of people let it go by and never accomplish what they want. I just wanted to see what I could do.
Edwin Moses

My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.
Edwin Moses

The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.
Edwin Moses

I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation - in particular my stretching.
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